The Pardoner: "The Root Of All Evil Is Money"
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“The root of all evil is money.” Because this phrase has been
repeated so many times throughout history, one can fail to realize the
truth in this timeless statement. Whether applied to the corrupt clergy of
Geoffrey Chaucer's time, selling indulgences, or the corrupt televangelists
of today ....
Middle of paper
.... he even begins his tale, the Pardoner delivers a sort of
disclaimer, informing the pilgrims of his practices within the church.
The Pardoner was an expert at exploiting parishioners' guilt for
his financial gain. He sold them various “relics” that supposedly cured
ailments ranging from sick cattle to jealousy. And if the relics didn't
seem to work, it was obviously because of the sinful man or woman who
purchased them, and no fault of the Pardoner. He had a few lines ....
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